Australia’s Teen Social-Media Ban Isn’t Stopping The Scroll
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New data from Qustodio show Australia’s 2025 ban on under-16 social media hasn’t meaningfully reduced use; teens continue to access TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat, with initial dips but usage returning to pre-ban levels and 10–15-year-olds remaining highly active online, fueling ongoing debate over bans versus safeguards like Meta’s proposed under-18 limits (2 hours, overnight blocks, and school-hours restrictions).
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